Brown and Brown, Inc. announced the appointment of Dorothea “Dori” Henderson as Chief Information Technology Officer.
The insurance company said Henderson will lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy and oversee initiatives to improve digital capabilities.
Brown and Brown President and CEO Powell Brown said Henderson’s leadership comes at a pivotal moment for the company.
“Dori brings a strong strategic perspective and operational discipline at a time when both matter,” Brown said. “Her leadership will help ensure we continue delivering modern, dependable solutions that empower our teammates and elevate the customer experience.”
Henderson most recently served as senior vice president and chief digital information officer at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
“I am very excited to join Brown and Brown and collaborate with teammates and leaders across the organization,” Henderson said. “There is tremendous opportunity to advance our digital capabilities and ensure our technology platforms support the company’s long-term growth and customer commitment.”
Brown and Brown said Henderson previously spent 18 years at Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, in leadership roles across cloud engineering, cybersecurity, global networks and mission-critical operations.
Henderson holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Penn State and is a 2025 Modern Healthcare Leading Women honoree.
She will begin her role on Feb. 23 and will be based at the company’s headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
